George enlisted on 10th August 1914. He was 29 years 10 months old, and a hospital porter by trade. He was initially posted to serve with the 63rd Field Ambulance. He was then transferred to the 8th Field Ambulance and embarked on the SS King Edward at Southampton on 19th June 1915 and disembarked in Rouen, France the following day. George was the son of John. B and Margaret Furneaux. [Information researched and kindly provided by Chris Ludlam]